The US-headquartered FMCG giant wants to take advantage of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games to shine the spotlight on its global brands. The group’s brands will be ubiquitous in the Athletes’ Village and will launch a series of…
The U.S. beauty market remains dynamic. Despite a slowdown in the first quarter of 2024, sales within the prestige channels increased by 9% while sales in mass market were up 2%, according to Circana. “The slowdown in growth that we…
Albéa Cosmetics & Fragrance introduces a newcomer in the lipstick product range that ticks all boxes of a packaging with a reduced environmental impact. Pure Kiss is a mono-material lipstick case, entirely made of PET, and thus recyclable. The square-shaped…
Particularly conscious of environmental issue, young workers are far more attentive than their elders to their employer’s environmental impact. This is reflected in the criteria they prioritize when looking for a job. A quarter of the Generation Z and Millennials…
Japanese high-end cosmetics giant Shiseido posted a small loss in the first quarter due to restructuring costs, but maintained its growth forecasts for 2024. The group’s net loss for the January-March period was 3.3 billion yen (-19.6 million euros at…
The trade show dedicated to personal care ingredients closed its doors on Thursday, 18 April after experts from across the globe converged in Paris to explore the latest advancements in cosmetic formulation. The event saw attendance peak as it returned…
Buoyed by big names in fashion such as Vivienne Westwood and Stella McCartney, London has nevertheless fallen out of favour with overseas visitors looking to combine a getaway with shopping. The removal of tax-free shopping after Brexit would be responsible.…
After more than 20 years of talks, the United Nations wants to finalise an international agreement this month on combating so-called biopiracy. Their solution is to bring more transparency to the patenting of the traditional knowledge surrounding genetic resources. The…
With the global beauty landscape thriving on creativity and innovation, Shannaz Schopfer wants to help brands and manufacturers navigate the path to international success. Today, the industry veteran unveils The Beauty Architects, a comprehensive agency designed to empower both parties…
The Spanish fragrance house continues its global expansion by inaugurating a new Creative Center based in Mumbai, India, aimed at strengthening its presence in the fast-growing country with a deeply rooted fragrance culture and a fast expanding middle-class with a…